Toxoplasma PCR Test in Saudi Arabia | Lahalak Platform
A vital test for pregnant women and immunocompromised patients to detect active Toxoplasma parasites in the blood, ensuring fetal protection and preventing serious health complications through early diagnosis.
Scientific name: Toxoplasma Gondii PCR Blood Test
This test uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of Toxoplasma gondii parasite DNA in a whole blood sample preserved in an EDTA anticoagulant tube. Detection of parasite DNA in the blood (parasitemia) is considered the most reliable indicator of an active acute infection or reactivation of...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate PCR analysis for detecting Toxoplasma gondii DNA in the blood
- Consultation and interpretation of results with an infectious disease or obstetrics/gynecology specialist
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required before blood collection.
- The sample should be collected in a purple EDTA tube (an anticoagulant) and mixed thoroughly immediately after collection.
- Transport the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible (within 6 hours) and store it at room temperature, or freeze it at -20°C if transport is delayed beyond 48 hours.
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